Feed

Anderson, M. T. (2002). Feed. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Summary:

 This story is about the future and how 70% of the people have a “feed” embedded in their brain. This feed gives you all the information you can think possible. It also consists of constant advertisements. This creates a society of less educated people and more consumers. There is a young girl named Violet who received her implant at the age of 7, so this causes her to be different. A group of kids’ get their feed hacked and realize how much their implants have taken over their lives once they get disconnected. Violet and Titus try to fight the controlling consumerism of the feed.

Strengths/Textbook:

This book brings to light how addicted we are with consumerism these days. We too have a “feed” it is the TV, Internet, and any form of technology. We get bombarded with commercials and advertisements that stress we “need” this product. Being able to break free from those controlling visions can bring life into a new light. 

Awards:

Finalist 2002 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

Winner 2003 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction

Winner 2003 Golden Duck Awards Hal Clement Award for Young Adults

Nominee 2005–2006 Green Mountain Book Award

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